A recap of Mad Men recaps? This is happening. The voice overs Gawker suggests the voice overs were very suburban male angst literature, but not necessarily in a bad way. Julia on Slate says they “fall somewhere below Carrie Bradshaw’s on the tolerability index,” and John, also on Slate, agrees with her. James Poniewozik on…Read More
This week on Mad Men: Don is suddenly apparently back in control of his life and has taken up swimming, respecting women, and voice-over journal writing. Also: plaid suits, chardonnay, and the Rolling Stones. Don is swimming. This is apt, because swimming = fish = Don has a drinking problem. Extrapolation! Oh wait, I’m right….Read More
This week on Mad Men episode 408, “The Suitcase”: Samsonite suitcases are everywhere. Don is avoiding calling California. Duck is a drunk, and is also a huge jerk. And, Peggy and Don have lots of Moments.
This week on Mad Men episode 406: Don used to be a fur salesman and Roger has a lot of thoughts about that. Jane Siegel’s cousin wants a job but has no skills or experience whatsoever. And Ken Cosgrove makes an appearance at the Clio Awards. So does Duck. Don and Peggy are interviewing Danny…Read More
So for the past few weeks I’ve been live blogging Mad Men. This has resulted in adventures such as being three minutes late due to a thunderstorm with sheet lightning while driving in a tiny car behind police officers and walking in on scenes that gave me the impression that Peggy, in those three minutes,…Read More
Welcome to Carolyn Live Blogs Mad Men for Some Reason! Episode 5: Revenge of Betty Francis will begin shortly, just kidding, it’s actually called “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.” The scene opens. Don’s secretary is wearing purple, Don is discussing hypochondriacs. Walter from The Times is on the phone, wanting to know about Clearasil and…Read More
This week on Mad Men, episode 404: Peggy is tragically straight despite Joyce’s best efforts, Pete makes bizarre faces, and Don refuses to link an ad for cold cream to marriage. 10:03: Today’s short delay courtesy of the massive thunderstorm as I was driving home. And now: Lucky Strike and cold cream. 10:04: Pete has…Read More